We have just wrapped up another 7 months of preparation and competition in the city-wide Battle of the Books Program. This year we had 2 fantastic teams! Our 5th-6th Grade Team Members include Allison G., Kaya J., Max J., Eloise…
Greetings! We've been very busy in music class this past month. Here at Thorp, we offer a wide variety of musical experiences to reach the widest possible group of students. Here are a few updates: Technology and Composition At Thorp, we pride…
Muscular Strength - the ability of a muscle to exert a maximal or near maximal force against an object. Example: how much weight you can bench press one time Muscular Endurance - the measure of how many times your muscles…
This is a video from our third band rehearsal ever, and students are already making progress. We have learned how to play several notes on our various instruments, and work as a team to perform well-known melodies. Special thanks to Mrs. Guzman for…
Here at Thorp Academy, our robust music program is designed to teach to the National Standards for Music Education. The first standard is singing, which is done in almost every school music program. The second is playing instruments, which is done in most…
Students who are signed up for band received their instruments yesterday. They learned how to assemble them and how to produce the first sound. Here is a video of the soon-to-be Grammy Award winning ensemble performing a touching original composition: "Rhythm Exercise…
